February 2012 members letter
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The February 2012 schedule for Gateway is outlined, including a speaker from My Mind speaking on February 6th and the launch of Gateway's low cost counseling on February 15th. Members are encouraged to get involved in Gateway's outreach efforts. The minutes from a January 9th members meeting are included, covering topics like future speakers, Christmas meetups, relaxation sessions, an upcoming trip, and a pool competition. The next members meeting is scheduled for February 13th.
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The document provides information about upcoming events for St. Patrick's Day and details some activities at Gateway, including thanking members for their contributions. It discusses Tom's positive experience volunteering at Gateway and how being involved has improved his mental health and outlook. It also summarizes a recent Grassroots mental health reform meeting that some Gateway members attended, where medication and other supports were discussed.
March 2013
The document provides a monthly schedule for March 2013, listing activities at a community center each weekday and weekend. Events include creative writing classes on Fridays from 12-2pm, drop-in hours Monday and Thursday afternoons, relaxation sessions on certain Mondays, an informal member meetup on various Wednesdays at 1pm, arts and crafts on some Thursdays, and a member's meeting on one Tuesday. The schedule also notes a bank holiday on the 18th and Good Friday on the 29th when the center is closed.
Gateway training leaflet 2013
The document provides information about local educational programmes for people with experience of mental ill health. It details courses on assertiveness and confidence building, as well as a wellbeing programme covering topics like nutrition, stress management, and personal finances. Interested individuals should complete an application form and return it to the specified address or contact the listed coordinators to register and learn more about the programmes taking place in 2013. Places are limited so early application is encouraged.
Lets walk and talk spring 2013
This document provides information about several free walking tours around Dublin from February to April 2013 led by historian Pat Liddy. The tours cover topics like Saint Patrick's Day celebrations, the 18th century Earl of Charlemont and Marino estate, James Plunkett's novel Strumpet City and the 1913 Lockout, and memories of tenement life in Dublin's north inner city. A schedule lists weekly walking groups that meet at various locations across Dublin on Sundays through Fridays to explore the city by foot.
Seminar agendamarch1
This document provides information about a seminar examining issues arising from the review of Ireland's Mental Health Act of 2001. The seminar will focus on criteria for detention under the Act and definitions of voluntary and involuntary patients. It will feature national and international experts exploring how Ireland can comply with its obligations under international human rights law, specifically the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The event will take place on March 1st at the Morgan Hotel in Dublin from 1:45pm to 4:45pm.
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February 2012 members letter
- 1. Members’ Letter Dear Member, Overleaf you will find our February 2012 schedule for Gateway. Speakers Corner: Krystian Fikert from My Mind has been invited by the Gateway membership to speak on the 6th of February at 1.30 p.m. come along and find out about My Mind. Gateway Low Cost Counseling Launch: Kathleen Lynch, the Minister of State for Disability, Equality, Mental Health and Older People in the Department of Health and Department of Justice, is coming in to launch Gateway’s low cost counseling which was funded by ESB Electric Ireland on Wednesday 15th of February at 4.30p.m. in Rathmines Pembroke Community Partnership. All members welcome. Outreach is due to commence shortly, if you would like to bring the message of Gateway to new people why not become involved. If you are interested in being part of this let Helen know during drop in or on 4965558. Remember what life was like before Gateway, when you didn’t know about it? We have had a few phone calls about the Wednesday meet up in Copan, sometimes nobody turns up. If you are interested in going along on a Wednesday be sure to make concrete plans with others beforehand in drop in or exchange numbers with other members. Minutes of the Members Meeting of the Gateway Project on the 9th of January 2012. Chair: Derek W 1 Welcome: Derek W chaired the meeting and welcomed all the members. 2 Minutes: The Minutes of the members meeting for the 12th December 2011 were read by Mary B and passed. 3 Members Meetings: A discussion took place regarding why we have members’ meetings, the importance of these meetings and decision making as a group for members’ meetings. Members felt meetings are important and requested training for decision making. It was agreed Martha would look at putting in place training around decision making. 4 Speakers Corner: Members agreed that Krystian Fikert, Director of My Mind is coming in to speak to Gateway on 6th of February. 5 January Speaker: Anne Doyle will come along on 23rd January to speak about the various options available on the workshop provided by Anne and Gisela. Members will then decide what will be included in the workshop. 6 Christmas Meet Ups: A discussion took place regarding the success of the meet ups. It was suggested that a pantomime might be appropriate for Christmas 2012. This subject will be put on the October Members Meetings Agenda. 7 Update Monday Evening Sessions: Members are happy with the relaxation. 8 Gateway Trip: The details about the visit to Threshold Tallaght to see their wellbeing Cafe were discussed and agreed. 9 Members Discussion and Decision members Sign: Project Workers are facilitators was proposed by Tony m and agreed by all members. 10 Pool Competition: A discussion took place regarding two levels depending on your ability. It was agreed that two leagues will now be implemented. 11 Day Out: A discussion took place as to whether Project Workers can work evenings. There was no decision for February day out. 12 A.O.B. Mary Q spoke about ideas for newsletter i.e. horoscopes, positive quotes and invited people to contribute. Derek wrapped up the meeting by reading final notes on the agenda. NEXT MEMBERS MEETING 13TH OF FEBRUARY 2012 FROM 1.30PM TO 2.30PM Best wishes Gateway Project Team